Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends data analytics, cultural foresight, and technological innovation to position our organization as the undisputed industry leader by 2026.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate complex global shifts into actionable strategies, drive cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish thought leadership that shapes industry conversations. Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic startup culture with Fortune 500 resources.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ trends across AI, biotech, sustainability, and metaverse ecosystems
- Develop quantitative scenario models for market disruption forecasting
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Author quarterly trend briefs and annual strategic roadmaps
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused prioritization
- Represent company at global futurist forums and tech summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Data Science
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (3+ articles in HBR/MIT Sloan)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend impact assessment frameworks
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive analytics
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFAP from APF)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Experience scaling innovation programs in regulated industries